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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,245.88, 1,379,529.90 and 660,696.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,245.88, 1,379,529.90 and 660,696.12 is: 912,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,245.88 : 1,379,529.90 = 660,696.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,245.88/1,379,529.90 = 660,696.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,245.88x = 1,379,529.90 × 660,696.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,245.88x = 911,450,052,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,450,052,353.99/999,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,137.91

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